15 Maine learning adventures: Combine your vacation with a learning adventure in Maine

[Hilary Nangle]

Want to add some value to your Maine vacation dollar? Instead of simply lazing away a summer vacation, pair it with an opportunity to learn something new. Conquer nature-deficit disorder with a family immersion into the great outdoors on an island. Learn to paddle a sea kayak, craft furniture by hand, build a boat, play an instrument, even build a surfboard. Perhaps discover the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness or bone up on aviation history. These learning adventures, based in some of Maine’s most scenic areas, allow participants to bring home not only memories, but also souvenir skills and knowledge. Keep reading...

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